The Gerber DoubleDown Folding Machete is an American-made outdoor tool that folds up to half its size and handles chopping, cutting and batoning (Gerber part no. 30-001530N). Gerber gives it a 9.9-inch 420HC drop point blade with a slight recurve and a QuadLock locking system. This is the black version. Baton jimping on the spine, an overstrike guard and a stability bar support hard use, and the included sheath mounts on a belt or MOLLE webbing. It suits camp, trail and yard work where a full machete would be too bulky.

Key Specifications

• Blade length is 9.9 inches, long enough for chopping brush.
• Blade steel is 420HC, a stainless steel suited to outdoor use.
• Blade style is a drop point with a slight recurve, for both chopping and finer knife work.
• The lock is QuadLock, a patent-pending system that engages in three positions.
• Overall length is 15.1 inches open, and the weight is 18 ounces.
• The spine has baton jimping, which helps transfer energy when splitting wood.
• A MOLLE or belt carry sheath is included, and the folded tool is about half its open size.

Frequently Asked Questions

What can the DoubleDown do? Gerber designed it for three jobs in one tool: chopping, splitting by batoning, and core knife work when you choke up on the handle.

How does the lock work? The patent-pending QuadLock engages in three positions, and all four locks must be engaged to operate. A built-in stop adds safety.

How do I carry it? It comes with a multi-mount sheath that attaches to a belt or to MOLLE webbing.

Buy the Gerber DoubleDown Folding Machete

The DoubleDown folds a full-size chopping blade into a pack-friendly tool, and Gerber makes it in the USA. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast shipping, and browse more knife accessories.